Eagle Scout Project Helps Seniors; Foodie News: Saturday Smiles

San Diego CA

09 April, 2021

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy. Restaurant Week; Film Festival; Soundwalk: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Aspiring Eagle Scout Creates Garden For Memory-Care Residents Jake Otjen selected the Murrieta facility where his grandpa resides as the site to build raised garden beds for his scouting project. Sightseeing Cruises Return To Set Sail In Marina Del Rey City Experiences is expanding its sightseeing experiences in Southern California and setting sail in Marina del Rey. SeaWorld San Diego To Reopen Rides On April 12 The park reopened in February as an accredited zoo and aquarium, with limited capacity and reservations. Rides remained closed. Palm Springs International Film Society Announces In-Person Fest Save the dates for Jan. 6-17, 2022. Meanwhile, the ShortFest will go on in June 2021. Morongo Casino 'Spare Change' Adds Up To Hefty Donation For Youth A pandemic-related coin shortage & generous casino winners led to $128K for Boys & Girls Club of San Gorgonio Pass. Laemmle To Reopen In Santa Monica Movie theaters are coming back. Laemmle Theatre in Santa Monica will reopen this week. Green Screens Offer South Bay Students Even More Possibilities Valera Screens donates its unique, portable green screens to South Bay students so imaginations can keep growing in the pandemic. SoulCycle Expands U.S. Outdoor Pop-Ups & Silent Disco Experience Have you tried out SoulCycle's outdoor pop-ups? The company is expanding to even more locations — bringing the silent disco to more riders. San Diego Border Patrol Agents Rescue 2 Abandoned Children Agents found the 6-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl alone and crying, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Jeff Stephenson said. Border Patrol Agent, Firefighter Save Suicidal Woman In County "A tragedy was avoided today thanks to the efforts of these heroes." Residents Sought For RivCo Aging Council, Citrus Pest District Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington has two open positions. Interested in getting involved in Temecula? Read on ... Recycling 'Zoom' Workshop Geared For Local Businesses Murrieta & Waste Management staff will explain state requirements & law updates for commercial recycling and organics collection. Venice Beach Expanding Access At The Sand Visitors who struggle to cross the sand will soon have a new access mat at Venice Beach. Hailey And Justin Bieber Head Out For Date Night In Santa Monica Can you guess where this celebrity couple went for dinner in Santa Monica? Save The Date: Virtual Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction The Venice Family Clinic Art Walk & Auction features more than 200 works from artists including, Ed Ruscha, Alexandra Grant and Miles Regis. Crowds Rush To Pacific Park Reopening At Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier reopened this weekend. Crowds grew so large police had to limit access in the area. BeachLife Festival Plans Its Return For Fall The first run of limited tickets for BeachLife Festival go on sale April 12. Photo: Pride Lifeguard Tower At Venice Beach Gets An Update The pride lifeguard tower at Venice Beach has an updated look. SDSU Announces Plans To Return To In-Person Learning This Fall San Diego State University will return primarily to in-person education and reopen on-campus housing for students in the fall term. UCSD Announces Plans To Resume At Near Full Capacity This Fall University officials said they expect around 90% of students and 85% of on-site staff to be fully vaccinated by the fall quarter. San Diego County Supervisors Take Steps To Remove Barriers To Aid Supervisors voted to remove barriers that keep eligible residents from enrolling in county aid programs. Supervisors OK Waiving County Event Fees For COVID Recovery "We are happy to support these businesses and excited for the return of family-friendly events in San Diego County." Supervisors Approve Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Racism The San Diego API Coalition said there were 42 reports of discrimination against the API community between March 19 and Dec. 31, 2020. Supervisors OK COVID-Related Grants, Discuss Future ARPA Funding The board voted to accept nearly $124 million in state funding for contact tracing, mitigation and other strategies in combating COVID-19. Supervisors OK More Support Of Federal, State Gun Safety Reform The board voted to support state and federal legislation that furthers reforms, including stronger background checks for firearm purchases. First African American Assistant DA In County History Appointed Dwain Woodley now holds the number two spot in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. Food and Restaurant News Pet-Friendly 'Boozehounds' Restaurant Coming To Desert The eatery, with a globally-inspired menu, aims to make a mark on the culinary scene and will include dining options for dogs. Ike's Love & Sandwiches Opens Its Doors In Culver City Ike's Love & Sandwiches is officially open in Culver City. 2 OC Couples Open Mountain Mike's Pizza In Rancho Santa Margarita The longtime friends said they're thrilled to bring the new pizzeria, hailed for its crispy, curly pepperoni, to their old stomping grounds. New Rooftop Bar Opens In Culver City Bar Bohémien is now open in Culver City, just above Nancy Silverton's Pizette, Jolly Oyster and Mexicology at Citizen Public Market. Resident's 'Front-Porch' Food Bank Marks 1 Year In Temecula Launched at COVID onset, the "Good Samaritan Community Food Pantry" began with a red bin & a sign in one woman's front yard. Farmer Boys Raises $100K For Loma Linda Children's Health The Riverside-based restaurant chain earmarked its annual fundraiser to support children & caregivers affected by COVID-19. San Diego Launches Brewery Economic Development Website The $1.2 billion San Diego regional beer cluster supports 6,500 jobs countywide and $848 million in revenue, according to a report. Health News RivCo: COVID Vaccine Age Eligibility Drops To 16 Years Old As of Tuesday, the Pfizer vaccine is available to Riverside Co. teens as young as 16 - a week ahead of CA Department of Public Health goals. Inside The Race To Vaccinate People Experiencing Homelessness It's a race against time — as more variants are introduced in Los Angeles County advocates are using mobile clinics to stop the virus. 'Vaccine Buddies': When You Need COVID Shot, Who Ya Gonna Call? The free program aims to help Coachella Valley residents secure those hard-to-come-by vaccine appointments. CDC Honors San Diego County's Tuberculosis Elimination Initiative San Diego County's Tuberculosis Elimination Initiative was selected as a 2021 TB Elimination Champion. Nonprofits Can Apply For Grants With Beach Cities Health District Beach Cities Health District invites local nonprofits to apply for grants to provide health services in the community. UCSD Researchers Map Out Brain Connectivity For Motor Functions UC San Diego researchers helped generate a map of connectivity from a part of the brain responsible for many motor and behavioral functions. Supervisors Declare April 6 SDSU School Of Public Health Day "SDSU prepares almost 75% of the public health workforce in the county, including our very own public health officer, Dr. Wilma Wooten." If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].